How much does a host and hostess make in Houston?
$26,730a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $12.85 an hour or $2,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.85
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 276 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 8,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,080Median: $26,730Highest 10%: $36,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,080 | $7.73 | |
| 25th | $22,650 | $10.89 | |
| Median | $26,730 | $12.85 | |
| 75th | $29,060 | $13.97 | |
| 90th | $36,200 | $17.40 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Austin, TX | $29,130 |
| Dallas, TX | $28,890 |
| San Antonio, TX | $27,640 |
| Midland, TX | $27,600 |
| Waco, TX | $27,070 |
| Odessa, TX | $27,040 |
| Sherman, TX | $27,000 |
| Killeen, TX | $26,430 |
| College Station, TX | $25,940 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $25,580 |
| San Angelo, TX | $25,470 |
| Lubbock, TX | $25,290 |
| Longview, TX | $25,010 |
| Tyler, TX | $24,700 |
| Amarillo, TX | $24,620 |
| Victoria, TX | $24,520 |
| Texarkana, TX | $23,570 |
| Beaumont, TX | $23,550 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $23,510 |
| Abilene, TX | $23,450 |
| El Paso, TX | $23,300 |
| Brownsville, TX | $22,920 |
| Laredo, TX | $22,530 |
| McAllen, TX | $22,510 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $45,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,410 |
| Cook | $35,660 |
| Cook | $35,050 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,020 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $31,200 |
| Food Server | $29,050 |
| Dishwasher | $28,600 |
| Cook | $27,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $12.85 ($26,730 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $26,730 against $31,200 nationally, 14% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $27,080, so Houston pays 1% less.
Where does Houston rank for host and hostess pay?
276 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.